8.12.2026 Planning Board

The Fall River Planning Board meeting on August 12, 2026, chaired by John Ferreira, addressed several development projects, tabling the most significant ones for further review. The main item of discussion was a new roadway reconstruction project for vacant lots off Box, Norwood, and Monarch Streets. The project, presented by engineer Alex Karadeski on behalf of owner Timothy DeSova, aims to construct roads and develop seven single-family homes on a property known for its significant ledge. A resident, Jeremy Corriveau, raised numerous concerns regarding the project's history, notification process, traffic impact near Talbot School, and potential damage to nearby homes from ledge removal. City Engineer Daniel Aguiar explained the rationale for the proposed road layout, which aims to eliminate existing dead ends, and noted that the project still requires review from the Department of Community Utilities and the Fire Department. The board voted unanimously to table the matter until the next meeting to allow for this review.

In other business, the board unanimously voted to table three other items pending further information and review: the roadway reconstruction on Spring Street, a request to release lots 1-14 for the King Philip Estate subdivision, and a request for a full release of surety for the Highland Woods subdivision. The board did, however, approve several Form A applications. They endorsed a revised plan for 1300 Newhall Street required by the Massachusetts Land Court, a plan to merge two lots on Jones Street for owner Victor Souza, a plan to subdivide a lot at 99 Jones Street into two conforming lots for Jason DuBois, and a subdivision at 458 Buffington Street for Eric DeMaranville Jr., which had previously received a frontage variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting concluded after the approval of the July 8th meeting minutes.

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